Board Meeting of May 13, 2009

ATTENDEES
Dan Sullivan, Mike Cavalear, Lisa Stoyle, Andy Goodman, Jen Hardy, Mike Tropeano, Dave Bostwick, Deb Bostwick, Ralph Perrotto, Ed Dennehy, Bill Keeler, Paul Allen, Peggy Reynolds, Jim Balkam, Erin Fletcher, Tim Birnstiel

SECRETARY’S REPORT
Minutes from April 8, 2009 meeting were reviewed. MOTION: correct April minutes to reflect family max for registration is $315 MOTION PASSED. REPORT ACCEPTED

OLD BUSINESS

FIELD RENTAL
Dan Sullivan asked board members to see what they can find out about what other towns are charging for field rentals. Need to decide new rate at June meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Lisa Stoyle reported and presented updated on financials for remainder of season. Cow bingo raised 3 $500 scholarships.

REGISTRAR’S REPORT
Andy Goodman reported. Two hundred twenty three players signed up at first registration date. Next registration is 5/17/09.

COACHING EDUCATION REPORT
Ralph Perrotto reported. Discussed the coaching education and player development proposal. Plan will be implemented over a period of years. MOTION: Next fall PYS will conduct preseason meeting for U6 coaches and will have one on-site MYSA training for U6 coaches not to exceed the cost of $500. MOTION PASSED.

COASTAL REPORT
No report

REFEREE COORDINATOR REPORT
No report

NEW BUSINESS

SCORE REPORTING
Jim Balkam is missing a lot of scores from Pembroke coaches. Need coaches to do a better job reporting scores promptly.

SCORPION FIELD USE PROPOSAL FOR AUGUST
Scorpions inquired about price for using fields for a tournament the first weekend in August. PYS would open snack bar and take all profits for sales. Dan Sullivan will follow up with board members via email.

U10 PROPOSAL
Deb Bostwick presented a proposal from a U10B coach to either keep 3rd grade players together on team in event of spring redraft or no redrafting in spring. The idea is that players benefit from consistency of coaching. Proposal has been taken under advisement. Coordinators should push U8 and U10 coaches to get evaluations of players done at end of season or during jamboree.

MEETING ADJOURNED
9:14 PM
NEXT MEETING JUNE 10, 2009